To reach Kashgar (Kashi), Xinjiang in this distance one would set out from Ak-Bajtal bearing 109° or ESE and follow the great circles arc to approach Kashgar (Kashi), Xinjiang bearing 116.8&deg or ESE .

Both have a mid-latitude cool desert climate (BWk).

Kashgar (Kashi), Xinjiang is in or near the warm temperate desert biome whereas Ak-Bajtal is in or near the cool temperate desert biome.

The average annual temperature is 0.7 °C (1.3°F) warmer.

Average monthly temperatures vary by 4.2 °C (7.6°F) less in Kashgar (Kashi), Xinjiang. The continentality subtype is truly continental for both.

Total annual precipitation averages 33 mm (1.3 in) less which is equivalent to 33 l/m² (0.81 US gal/ft²) or 330,000 l/ha (35,279 US gal/ac) less. About 5/7 as much.

The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 3.7° higher in Kashgar (Kashi), Xinjiang than in Ak-Bajtal.

Relative humidity levels are 6% higher.

The mean dew point temperature is 3.2°C (5.7°F) higher.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Kashgar (Kashi), Xinjiang relative to Ak-Bajtal. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of Ak-Bajtal vs Kashgar (Kashi), Xinjiang.